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Making History: Parkway In Hudson Valley Designated As National Historic Place Making History: Parkway In Hudson Valley Designated As National Historic Place
Making History: Parkway In Hudson Valley Designated As National Historic Place A parkway traveled by countless residents every day in Westchester has been found eligible to be listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places.  The Hutchinson River Parkway from the intersection with US Route 1 in Pelham Manor to the intersection with the Merritt Parkway (Connecticut State Route 15) at the Connecticut state line has been designated a national and New York state historic place, Pelham Manor village officials announced on Tuesday, May 23.  The designation comes after Pelham Manor village officials pursued a determination of eligibility with the…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Massive Blaze Breaks Out In Hudson Valley On Busy Roadway, Affects Train Service Massive Blaze Breaks Out In Hudson Valley On Busy Roadway, Affects Train Service
Massive Blaze Breaks Out In Hudson Valley On Busy Roadway, Affects Train Service This story has been updated. As a three-alarm fire tears through a building on a busy street in Westchester, authorities are warning residents to avoid the area.  The fire started in the area of 16 South Main St. (Route 1) in Port Chester late Monday morning, April 17, the Port Chester Fire Department announced around 11 a.m.  As firefighters battle the blaze, they are warning people to stay away from the area.  The fire caused a 10:37 a.m. Metro-North train from Grand Central to Stamford to bypass Rye, Port Chester, and Greenwich. Affected customers can transfer for return service at th…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closure To Affect Busy Area Road Lane Closure To Affect Busy Area Road
Lane Closure To Affect Busy Area Road An upcoming lane closure will soon be in place on a busy road in Westchester County.  On Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Thursday, Nov. 3, one lane will close along the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound and southbound between Exit 4 (U.S. Route 1) in Pelham Manor, and Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in Mount Vernon, New York Department of Transportation officials announced.  The closure will last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days to allow for construction activities, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Boston Post Road Bridge Across I-95 To Close For Summer Boston Post Road Bridge Across I-95 To Close For Summer
Boston Post Road Bridge Across I-95 To Close For Summer Heavy traffic and delays are expected as the New York State Thruway Authority plans to close a bridge over I-95 in Westchester for the summer. Officials are cautioning that the Boston Post Road Bridge over I-95 in Rye will be closed beginning on Tuesday, July 6, with the closure expected to last through at least Wednesday, Sept. 1. Traffic is expected to get backed up during the duration of the project, particularly in Rye and Port Chester. Local officials said that congestion can be expected downtown in Rye, near the I-287 ramp, on Cedar Street, Midland Avenue, Purdy Avenue, and around P…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 Stretch
Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Motorists driving on I-84 in Orange County will see overnight lane closures and brief traffic stoppages for several days as crews perform construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that lane closures have been scheduled on I-84 in the Towns of Wallkill, Greenville, Montgomery and Wawayanda; and the City of Port Jervis beginning on Monday, July 15. On I-84 eastbound, the closures will begin each day at 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Exit 1 (US Route 1/NJ Route 23) and Exit 4 (NY Route 17). Westbound, closures will begin each day at 7 p.m. and last thro…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Expect Delays: New Round Of I-84 Lane Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: New Round Of I-84 Lane Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: New Round Of I-84 Lane Closures Scheduled There will be temporary lane closures and brief traffic stoppages for several days on a stretch of I-84. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be delays eastbound on the interstate between Exit 1 (US Route 1/NJ Route 23) and Exit 4 (NY Route 17) between 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12. There will be westbound closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Exit 5 (NY Route 208) and Exit 4 (NY Route 17) during the same stretch, as contracting crews perform construction work in the area. The closures will impact the towns of Wallkill, …

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by Zak Failla